[#StoryFromASong] (3) 'Onnanoko wa Dare demo / Tokyo Jihen' (approx. 700 characters)
Good evening, this is PJ.
Thank you all for participating in the [#StoryFromASong] project.
It's getting very exciting. I'm surprised.
This event is for everyone to read each other's short stories of under 2000 characters based on your favorite songs (no scoring or negative comments allowed).
Despite it just starting, we have received many submissions.
Some people have even submitted two or three entries.
Since this is a relaxed event running until September 21st, please feel free to send as many as you like at any time. (The 'Application Guidelines' article is pasted at the bottom of this post.)
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This is also recommended for those trying their hand at novels or short stories for the first time.
If you write 'First attempt (or beginner), seeking gentle comments' in your article, I will praise you profusely in the comments section.
Well, I don't really have the ability to critique other people's novels, so it might not be very convincing, but I would be very happy if this event becomes a catalyst for you to discover the 'joy of writing novels and short stories'.
Writing them yourself changes how you view books and content, after all.
Please feel free to join in!
Now, here is my third submission.
This time, it's 'Onnanoko wa Dare demo' by Tokyo Jihen.
'Tokyo Jihen' is one of Japan's leading bands, featuring the ultimate members: the incomparable singer Ringo Sheena, bassist Seiji Kameda, guitarist Ukigumo, keyboardist Ichiyo Izawa, and drummer Toshiki Hata.
I have many favorite songs like 'Killer Tune' and 'Senkou Shoujo', but today I'm challenging myself to write a short story inspired by 'Onnanoko wa Dare demo'.
Note: The video is from the FNS Music Festival live broadcast.
This level of skill in a live TV broadcast. Such a rich sound from just four people. They truly are the best.
The music video includes a brass section, so please check that out too!
'Onnanoko wa Dare demo' opening + ending English lyrics citation
(Opening)
Every girl is suited to be a magician
Because they feel it in their skin even without words
(Ending English lyrics)
And when you talk to me it's paradise
All words seem to turn into love songs
And if I could be the one in your heart
Just two people till death do us part
If I am with you it's no consequence
That blood flows through my veins
I'm begging you
Give your kiss to me now
Would you fly me to heaven?
(Japanese translation)
I soar just from the sound of your voice
To the point of turning every word into a love song
If you were to be my final lover
If we were two people destined
To be together eventually
I don't want to call this moment spent with you, the only one,
Either reality or fantasy
Please, kiss me right here, right now
Will you take me to heaven?
Lyrics: Ringo Sheena
Composition: Ringo Sheena
'Onnanoko wa Dare demo' by PJ, approx. 700 characters
I heard from Ryu that you were talking happily with Mei-chan.
But that's okay, because I love you.
I heard from Ririna-chan that you were playing with Ruri-chan.
But that's okay, it's just playing, after all.
I know you're hitting on various girls. And I've already investigated the fact that you're still a mama's boy.
Mayu. In other words, your older sister, who is also my best friend, has told me about you.
Everything is leaked.
Don't underestimate the women's information network.
I know everything, everything. I'm just pretending not to notice. Yet you think you haven't been found out. Honestly, you're cute enough to be a fool.
But that's okay. That's fine too.
Because I believe. I truly believe.
Huh? Do I believe in you, you ask?
No, that's not it. What are you saying?
What I believe in is your voice.
Your singing.
I can declare that your singing voice will hold my heart and never let it go for the rest of my life.
I believe in that, and that is our destiny.
That's why I will keep listening to your voice, your songs, from the closest place.
It's fine, go ahead and play with other girls as much as you like.
Talk happily with them.
Drink your mama's milk.
I don't mind.
I'll go ahead and wait for you, so hurry up and catch up.
I'll be waiting for you properly.
So today, sing for me with that voice.
Together with everyone.
Singing, 'When I become a first grader, I wonder if I can make 100 friends'.
I will surely pick out your voice alone from among everyone else's.
I want to tell you properly, too.
After the ceremony, when it's just the two of us, I'll say it.
'Congratulations on moving up a grade. Now it's your turn to be the senior.'
And then, 'I love you'.
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